John Dewey was an American psychologist, philosopher, educator,
social critic, and political activist. John Dewey: Science for a
Changing World addresses Dewey's contemporary relevance; his life
and intellectual trajectory; his basic philosophical ideas, with an
emphasis on his philosophy of nature; and his educational theory,
which has often been misunderstood. In addition, Dewey's pragmatism
and pragmatist ethics are discussed, as are some of the criticisms
that can be directed at them. Throughout the book, Dewey's ideas
are related to the general history of ideas, but there is also a
constant focus on how Dewey may assist us in solving some of the
problems that face us in a so-called postmodern era. This book is
the first to offer an interpretation of John Dewey's works with
particular emphasis on his contribution to psychology.
John Dewey distinguished himself by combining a culturalist
approach to human life with a naturalistic one. He was an avowed
naturalist and follower of Darwin, and Brinkmann shows how his
non-reductionist, naturalist psychology can serve as a much-needed
correction to contemporary forms of "evolutionary psychology."
Dewey's psychology, however, is not an isolated element in his
thinking as a whole, so the author also provides an introduction to
the philosophical, ethical, and educational ideas that go
hand-in-hand with his psychology.
In the past couple of decades, there has been a renaissance of
pragmatist ideas in philosophy, political theory, and education.
Scholars are returning to the writings of William James, Charles
Peirce, George Herbert Mead, and John Dewey. This book continues
the fine tradition of Transaction's History and Theory of
Psychology series.
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